Even in the furthest Alpine valleys, word has spread that clothes make the man and that eye-catching sunglasses in particular reflect the spirit of the times. So what could be more obvious than buying the most eye-catching pair of tinted glasses possible from your nearest optician? But to introduce a PG - Gear of the Week?
Ray Ban was 2011, but it's already 2012. 2012 is Carrera. The first pop stars, including pop singer Rihanna, were already sporting the so-called "Aviator" glasses at the beginning of the year. If that's not a reason to follow this trend more closely!
Inspired by a long-distance race, the Carrera Panamericana, an Austrian named Wilhelm Anger found enough inspiration to create a new style of eyewear. For decades, the resulting, completely oversized and often transparent ski goggles impressed us skiers on the winter sports scene. Who hasn't seen the ski pictures of relatives from the 70s with borderline ugly and often far too tight ski outfits? Carrera is celebrating its comeback these days, but this time at the forefront of the trendy fashion scene.
If you feel inspired by this eyewear style, you can go to the optician or online store of your choice to buy a brand new pair. Another option would be to buy one of the countless Chinese copies on eBay. However, our favorite tip has a lot more charm: go to mom's or dad's old closet and look through the 70s clothes. You're almost certain to find what you're looking for here, or at least among your relatives. The good old weekend flea market can also serve as an emergency nail. For a maximum of 2 euros, you can not only get a piece of nostalgia here, but also a modern lifestyle at a real Swabian price.
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